For decades Jimmy Carter has been the whipping post of the nose picking Right…..but his admin had some good program ideas that never got a chance….he also was instrumental to finding a peace, although not lasting, between Israel and Palestine, of which he gets little credit…..finally he was the closest thing we have had as president that is a true Christian…..
These days there is lots of back and forth on climate change or global warming or dinosaurs farts….science is ignored all in favor of some continuous BS….but Carter had an idea on this problem back in the 70’s and it was a good one…sadly he got no chance to put his ideas into motion……(and we know why don’t we?)…….
Americans, who hate to be told they must change, roundly condemned Jimmy Carter’s memorable “Crisis of Confidence” speech of July 15, 1979. In it, Carter outlined a program for achieving energy independence: “On the battlefield of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny.”
We admirers have long endured ridicule whenever we dared to defend Carter’s prescient plan for reducing U.S. dependence on oil.
But today, after all the abuse and scorn heaped on Jimmy Carter and his supporters, we find ourselves paying more than $4 a gallon at the pump to fill our hulking gas guzzlers.
It turns out that Carter was right after all.
Source: History News Network | Is it Safe Now to Admit Jimmy Carter Was Right?
They say hindsight is 20/20 but it would not be needed if there were more people of courage and vision like Jimmy Carter.
All I know is my area use to get 10-12 inches of rain during the summer months…..these days we are lucky to see 4….something is going on and something needs to be paid attention to or the results could be dire.
I’m pleased Carter can read this article before passing. Vindication is sweet.
So true…nice to see you again….chuq
I think the simplest go forward for the United States of America is for its people to fight to pass legislation that would hold its Presidential candidates accountable for their Campaign Platform/Promises. There are several Countries around the world that do have this exact same framework.
As a Canadian, I take comfort in the fact that our Citizens DO hold our elected official accountable. We may appear to be passive to the rest of the world BUT we quickly get our ASSERTIVE on when things go a miss.
#ProudImCanadian
If only Americans were that insightful….but sadly not happening
Thats like saying Hitler was right in some circles!
A great and knowledgable political analyst … very astute … very aware … very much misunderstood … but couldn’t budge on getting the American hostages being held captive by the dhimmi makers released (Took Ronnie Reagan to get that done) and headed up one of the most uncomfortable, depressing and stagnated administrations in the history of The United States. What’s to remember?
Actually John the deal was finalized but the Iranians would not release the prisoners until after the election…
Yes,, I remember that. Shows how much they respected the man I think.
Carter gave us the beginning of all this partisanship….it is sad and we have paid the price….
I hate to agree … but I do. You see, I am very fond of peanut butter.
I prefer almond butter….
LOL
Thanx for the Ping….chuq